Assisted dying supporters cheer as Bill passes Commons hurdle
Supporters of the assisted dying Bill wept and hugged each other outside Parliament as the news came through that it had been passed by MPs. The crowd in Parliament Square…
Taylor Swift’s concerts saw spending in downtown Toronto go way up. Here’s where
Spending in downtown Toronto was up by 45 per cent, week-over-week, during Taylor Swift’s sold-out show run, according to data provided by Moneris. Over the 10-day period Swift was in…
‘Anne of Green Gables’ recognized as heritage document in United Nations register
The manuscript for the novel “Anne of Green Gables” has been added to a United Nations register that highlights Canadian heritage. The work by Lucy Maud Montgomery has been included…
Wayne Rooney sets Plymouth Argyle new challenge ahead of Bristol City clash at Ashton Gate
Wayne Rooney has challenged his Plymouth Argyle side to avoid conceding early on against Bristol City following the Pilgrims’ disappointing defeat to Norwich City at Carrow Road last time out.…
Man charged with attempted murder after ‘business’ visit at Co Antrim property
A 58-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting incident in Crumlin. He has been further charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear…
Sky Sports make decision on Roy Keane after Ipswich fan confrontation ahead of Liverpool clash
Roy Keane will remain part of Sky Sports’ punditry team for Sunday’s crucial Liverpool versus Manchester City clash, despite his recent heated altercation with Ipswich Town supporters. The broadcaster has…
The digital age of social media is creating an anti-social atmosphere and traditional chat is being deleted
I expect in a few hundred years from now humans will communicate with grunts and glances while our heads will have evolved to a new natural position, looking downwards as…
Snooker star Stuart Bingham furiously points cue at fan accused of messing up 147 shot
Stuart Bingham suffered a dramatic exit from the UK Championship after squandering a commanding 5-1 lead against China’s Zhang Anda in the second round at York’s Barbican. The former world…
Photos: First look inside Notre Dame Cathedral as it reopens 5 years after catastrophic fire
Five years after a catastrophic fire reduced Notre Dame Cathedral to a smouldering shell, The Associated Press entered the Gothic masterpiece for a first glimpse of its fully restored interiors…
One woman killed, one hurt in armed robbery attempt at Quebec clothing store
SAINT-ANSELME, Que. — One woman was killed and another was badly injured following an alleged armed robbery attempt at a clothing store southeast of Quebec City. Quebec provincial police say…